The sermon without end
Subtitle: a conversational approach to preaching
By: Ronald J. Allen and O. Wesley Allen, Jr
Contributors: Allen, O. Wesley, 1965- author
Edition: First [edition].
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Nashville, TN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9781630883218
Subjects: Apologetics; Conversation; Preaching; Christianity
Description: A New Model for Post-Apologetic Preaching in a Pluralistic World. The relationship between preaching and the public sphere has long been debated. Three different theological approaches tend to dominate the discussion. In different ways, these approaches take into account the movement from the modern mindset of the mid-to-late 20th century to the emerging postmodern worldview. In The Sermon without End, authors Allen & Allen thoughtfully offer a fourth option, one that in their view has not received much attention, but which offers a distinct and especially helpful perspective. It is a new and dynamic conversational model, reaching beyond the earlier work of Tillich and Tracy. In this homiletical framework, conversation takes place in multiple directions between the text or tradition and the world today. It is preaching in conversation, not just toward but with voices from the public sphere. The book provides a solid foundation for understanding this post-apologetic approach, but it importantly goes on to offer practical, real-pulpit guidance for implementation in a preaching ministry. It is a book for both scholars and practicing preachers who wish to reach people in meaningful and significant ways, and in ways that make sense for today. (Publisher).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Apologetic neighborhoods; title: A postapologetic neighborhood; title: Postapologetic preaching as conversation; title: The conversational sermon as postapologetics.